AOL UK Beta

FAQs

Q: What are the system requirements to use AOL 9.1
Q: What's new in AOL 9.1?
Q: I'm on broadband, why do I see the Welcome Screen before the Sign-On screen?
Q: Where's my Sign-On screen?
Q: What is Invisible Mode and how do I use it?
Q: Has the Toolbar changed?
Q: What are these new options when I right-click my mouse and how do I use them?
Q: Why do I get this Restore Session pop-up when I login?

Q: What are the system requirements for AOL 9.1?

Windows 2000 SP3, XP, Vista
Minimum 128 MB RAM
At least 375 MB of free hard drive space plus an additional 85 MB if you need to install Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
Minimum 166 Mhz CPU
VGA, SVGA or better display
800x600 screen resolution or higher - 1024x768 for optimal viewing
Internet connection

AOL 9.1 is an update of our all-in-one software which provides new features to further enrich your online experience. Key enhancements to AOL 9.1 include:

The ability to browse the web without signing on when you have a broadband or third-party dial-up connection.
Increased flexibility, with the addition of Express and Customised installation options.
The ability to easily find and add RSS Feeds to your Favourites while browsing.
Sign-in to AIM in Invisable Mode
An Updated Toolbar.

With AOL 9.1, if you have an Internet connection, you can browse the web without signing on. You no longer have to use a separate browser or sign in just to check what time a movie is playing or catch up on the latest news. Launch AOL 9.1, freely surf the web, and then when you decide to check your mail or other personal information, you can easily sign-on and have full access to all the features of our software. To disable this, and just show the sign-on screen, you can click on the Settings icon in the toolbar, select Start-up Settings and check the box next to 'Always ask me to sign in when I startup AOL'

If you have an Internet connection, AOL will launch directly to the Welcome Screen and browser even before you sign on. At any time you may select the "Sign-On" menu item to get access to your private information.

Invisible mode allows you to be online but appear offline to others, even those on your BuddyList. If you'd like to simply sign-on without receiving a lot of IMs, you can choose the Invisible Mode and work without interruption. To switch to invisible mode, simply click the open eye at the top of the BuddyList. When the eye is open, you are visible and everyone can see that you're online. When the eye is closed you are in Invisible Mode and will appear offline. You can also choose Invisible Mode as your default setting under IM Settings and you will appear offline as soon as you sign-on.

The Safety icon was moved into the Toolbar carousel and the News icon was added to the left of the Settings icon to give you the ability to quickly access the latest and top news stories in entertainment, sports, business, or local news. You can also hover over the News icon to see a quick preview of the latest news stories.

Additionally, there is a drop-down button to the left of the Search button to access your Search history and see your most recent searches.

In AOL 9.1, you can use the right-click options to perform searches on text that you highlight or redirect the text to the Dictionary, Thesaurus, or Search sites. Simply highlight some text, right-mouse click and choose any of the options you see in the drop down list. For example, while reading an email you highlight the text "AOL Beta", right-mouse click, and choose the "AOL Search" option; a page of search results opens in the browser.

Restore Sessions is a new feature in AOL 9.1. If this setting is enabled, browser sessions will be restored to their previous state in the event of a logout or interruption. If the client closes or logs out unexpectedly while reading a particular article on.